Move From Cuba to Canada With Licensed Immigration Consultants
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Choosing to immigrate to Canada is an important and personal decision. RightWay Canada Immigration Services supports individuals and families in Cuba who are pursuing permanent residence, study or work opportunities, family reunification or another Canadian immigration pathway. Our role is to make the process clearer, more manageable and carefully prepared from the beginning.
Our team of licensed Canadian immigration consultants is regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and works in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. Since 2016, RightWay Canada has assisted 95 clients from Cuba and earned multiple industry recognitions, along with a strong reputation reflected in positive client reviews.
Every immigration case is different. We take the time to understand each applicant’s circumstances and goals, assess the available options and provide clear guidance on eligibility, required documents and the steps ahead. Our support goes beyond completing forms, helping applicants approach the process with greater clarity and confidence. Book a consultation with a licensed immigration consultant to discuss your individual situation. Information about our services and pricing is available on our fees page.
Cuba to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants applying for spousal sponsorship from Cuba must follow the country-specific IRCC instructions alongside the standard sponsorship application checklist. These instructions clarify whether additional local forms are needed and set out document requirements that apply to Cuban nationals.
For Cuba applicants, no extra country-specific forms are required. However, the application must meet the requirements for Cuban marital-status documents and other Cuban-issued documents, including notarized translations where applicable.
Country-Specific Documents
There are no extra country-specific forms required for Cuba.
Civil Documents
If the applicant holds a Cuban passport, the applicant and family members included in the application must provide a copy of their solteria if they are not married.
Submission Instructions
If documents are issued in or by Cuba, submit copies of all documents listed on the document checklist.
If the documents are not in English or French, provide a notarized certified translation with the copy.
Cuba to Canada Study Permit
Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Cuba must follow the Havana visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Havana Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5828, which is used together with the standard Canada study permit checklist.
For Cuba applicants, IMM 5828 focuses on current and previous passports, Cuban institution support letters where applicable, proof of funds from a reliable source, family identity documents, and marriage certificates where applicable.
Required Forms
Cuba study permit applicants must follow the Havana Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist:
Passport Documents
Cuba study permit applicants must provide passport documents as listed by the Havana visa office.
Required passport documents include:
- a valid passport for each person requiring a temporary resident visa
- a photocopy of the bio-data page of each applicant’s passport
- all cancelled or expired passports, if applicable
The passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of travel to Canada.
If the applicant does not live in their country of citizenship, they must provide their work permit or temporary stay permit.
Financial Documents
Cuba study permit applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses for at least one year in Canada.
Applicants must submit documents showing a reliable source of funds that can be converted to Canadian dollars.
Relevant financial documents may include:
- a letter of undertaking and financial documents from a parent or sponsor
- an official scholarship or financial award letter
- investment documents
- income from rental properties
- bank statements covering several months
If tuition has already been paid, the applicant must provide proof of payment.
Applicants may also include a letter from the Cuban institution supporting the application, if applicable.
Family Documents
Applicants from Cuba must provide identity documents for immediate family members.
Required documents include:
- copies of birth certificates or national identity documents for immediate family members, including children and spouse, whether or not they are travelling
- marriage certificate, if applicable
Cuba to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Cuba may need to follow the Havana visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Havana Visa Office Instructions — IMM 5868, which is used together with the standard temporary resident visa checklist.
For Cuba applicants, IMM 5868 includes specific guidance on Cuban Employment Letters for joint-venture workers and confirms that invitation letters do not require certification by the Cuban Embassy or Consulate in Canada.
Visa Office Instructions
Cuba visitor visa applicants may need to follow the Havana Visa Office Instructions in addition to the standard temporary resident visa requirements.
Relevant visa office instructions:
IMM 5868 includes additional instructions concerning employment documentation for certain applicants working in Cuba and the certification of invitation letters.
Cuban Employment Letters
Applicants employed by a joint venture in Cuba must provide a Cuban employment letter from the organization through which they are employed, such as ACOREC or CUBALSE.
They must also provide a letter from the associated company confirming the purpose of the visit and identifying the names and addresses of the companies or contacts they plan to visit.
Invitation Letter Certification
An invitation letter from the person or business the applicant plans to visit in Canada does not need to be certified by the Cuban Embassy or a Cuban consulate in Canada.
